Jim Taylor

A survey of rural banks shows tight living for communities in Illinois and elsewhere across the Midwest, mainly due to low grain prices. Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index asks the presidents of small, community banks in 10 Midwestern states…

by Jim Taylor • September 26, 2017 • Comments Off on Mercer County Better Together Continues With Planning Process

The group Mercer County Better Together continues to put in more work. They had another session last night at the Viola Fire Station says Al Zwilling, who’s been involved with the process. The Mercer County Better Together effort is the…

by Jim Taylor • September 26, 2017 • Comments Off on Sherrard School District Discussing Calendar Options

The Sherrard School Board hopes to make a final decision on a school calendar by later this year. Superintendent Alan Boucher says there are several options in play. A community forum is being held Tuesday night at Winola Elementary School…

by Jim Taylor • September 26, 2017 • Comments Off on High School Sports Spotlight: MERCO Student-Athlete Taylor Conducts Interview This Week

Mercer County High School senior Tess Taylor stepped in to host the High School Sports Spotlight this week and spoke with senior volleyball teammates and classmates Taylor Boydston, Emma Couler and and Alyssa Hess.

by Jim Taylor • September 25, 2017 • Comments Off on Two More Statue Projects For Mercer County VFW Area

Another two statues being placed near the Mercer County VFW. The first one will be dedicated Veterans Days and is a female soldier says Nick Seefeld with Post 1571. And money is also being raised for another statue project says…

by Jim Taylor • September 25, 2017 • Comments Off on 2018 Mercer County High School Hall of Fame Nominations Being Accepted

Nominations are open for the 2018 Mercer County High School Hall of Fame class. Athletic Director Andrew Hofer reminds that it’s not just an “athletic” Hall of Fame. Former students, staff and teams of Aledo, Westmer and Mercer County High…

by Jim Taylor • September 24, 2017 • Comments Off on City of Aledo Aledo Continues To Market Two Properties

The City of Aledo continues to market two properties. Director of Economic Development Tarah Sipes says they’re hoping to find suitable owners for the Button Building and a piece of land along Illinois Route 17 on the west side of…

What’s Happening on WRMJ

This is the final week to shop locally and win in WRMJ’s 12 Days of Christmas promotion. Friday,December 21st,is the final day to our contest sponsors and register to win a “gift.” We will draw a winner at a participating…